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-====== VR in Rhino 7 & 8 ======+====== VR in Rhinoceros ====== 
 +Rhino provided a type of "Stereo mode" setting in Rhino 5.  
 +In Rhino 7 & 8, you can not access Stereo Views and 3D View by simply "just turning it on"
  
-===== Option 1: Rhino VR Plugin =====+It is no longer that easy. You will need to know your hardware and be ready to experiment to find the best option. 
 +You will need to download the plugins that add this feature to Rhino. 
 + 
 +There are a three options on the page below, none are in the Rhino core. 
 +Since special hardware was required to use, the decision was made not to include in the Rhino core, but allow users to add-on if they need the feature. 
 + 
 +Support from expert users and McNeel staff worldwide is available on the [[https://discourse.mcneel.com/c/rhino/147|Rhino Support Forum]]. 
 + 
 +===== Option 1: Rhino Plugins ===== 
 + 
 +==== RhinoVR ==== 
 +RhinoVR is a Rhino 7 plug-in which uses the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift head-mounted displays to render Rhino viewports in virtual reality. This plug-in was created as a sample to show developers how a VR plug-in can be developed for Rhino 7. 
 + 
 +It requires an OpenVR compatible VR headset like Quest 2, Samsung Odyssey+, Rift S.  
 +Headset support for Steam + SteamVR is required and then it will work with RhinoVR.
  
 Download [[https://github.com/mcneel/RhinoVR|here]] Download [[https://github.com/mcneel/RhinoVR|here]]
-It requires an OpenVR compatible VR headset. 
  
-===== Option 2: Anaglyph Plugin =====+==== EYECAD VR ==== 
 +[[https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/eyecad-vr-virtual-reality-architecture|Eyecad VR Softwares]] allows you to create fantastic, Interactive VR scenes for you and your customers. Use Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, WMR or explore with your monitor and keyboards/pad. You can also share your projects with your customers through the new Eyecad 360 Tool that allows to create 360 panorama interactive tours via web-link. 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Option 2: Anaglyph Stereo View Plugin =====
 With this option you only need the “Red & Blue” glasses. With this option you only need the “Red & Blue” glasses.
 It does not require any special hardware, just the glasses which are available anywhere and are very inexpensive. It does not require any special hardware, just the glasses which are available anywhere and are very inexpensive.
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 //See discussion on Rhino Support Forum [[https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/from-stereo-to-mono/53448/29|here]].// //See discussion on Rhino Support Forum [[https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/from-stereo-to-mono/53448/29|here]].//
  
-===== Option 3: Quad Buffering 3DMode Plugin =====+===== Option 3: Quad Buffering & Stereo3DView Plugin =====
 Windows Rhino 7 & 8 now supports "Quad Buffering" which is what is needed for Passive/Active stereo viewing. Windows Rhino 7 & 8 now supports "Quad Buffering" which is what is needed for Passive/Active stereo viewing.
  
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 GPU control panel should have some kind of Stereo option. GPU control panel should have some kind of Stereo option.
  
-Here is the nvidia Control Panel option.+Here is the Nvidia Control Panel option. 
 {{:rhino:windows:3dmode02.png?300|}} {{:rhino:windows:3dmode02.png?300|}}
  
-Check is the NVIdia control panel and see if there are Stereo options shown above. +Check is the Nvidia control panel and see if there are Stereo options shown above.  
 + 
 +//Note:// You will not be able to enable it from there since this is now a Windows settings.  
 +If the Nvidia's control panel it says "Enabled" but it is grayed out.  
 +This is because "3D display mode" was already enabled in the Windows->Display settings dialog. 
 + 
 +==== QuadBuffering ==== 
 + 
 +In Rhino, turn on QuadBuffering with the **TestQuadBuffering** command.
  
-//Note:// You will not be able to enable it from there since this is now a Windows settings. Notice in my screenshot of NVidia's control panel it says "Enabled" but it's grayed out. This is because "3D display mode" was already enabled in the Windows->Display settings dialog. 
  
 ==== The Plugin ====  ==== The Plugin ==== 
-{{ :rhino:windows:show_panel.png?200|}}+{{ :rhino:windows:show_panel_1.png?200|}}
 1. Download the plugin 1. Download the plugin
 [[https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/docs.mcneel.com/Share/Files/Stereo3DView.rhp|Stereo3DView]] [[https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/docs.mcneel.com/Share/Files/Stereo3DView.rhp|Stereo3DView]]
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 3. Drop on to the open Rhino application 3. Drop on to the open Rhino application
  
-4. Show Panels" popup, check "Stereo 3D View"+4. Show Panels" popup, check "Stereo 3D View".
  
 +{{:rhino:windows:active-passive.png?200|}}
  
-==== QuadBuffering ==== 
  
-In Rhino, turn on QuadBuffering with the **TestQuadBuffering** command. 
  
 ==== Additional Notes ==== ==== Additional Notes ====
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 In either case, you also need to make sure that the GPU control panel is configured for the type of mode your hardware supports.   In either case, you also need to make sure that the GPU control panel is configured for the type of mode your hardware supports.  
  
-For "//Active" stereo// you should be able to use "**Generic active stereo**setting.   +For "//Active" stereo// you should be able to use **Generic active stereo** setting.   
-For "//Passive" stereo//, you need to use "Clone modeor "Planar stereo mirror display".+For "//Passive" stereo//, you need to use **Clone mode** or **Planar stereo mirror display**.
 Passive modes usually require some kind of dual displays with a plane of glass that sits at an angle between them. Passive modes usually require some kind of dual displays with a plane of glass that sits at an angle between them.
  
 {{ :rhino:windows:pluralvision.png?400|}} {{ :rhino:windows:pluralvision.png?400|}}
-This is a passive mode setup by [[https://www.schneider-digital.com/en/|Schneider Digital]] called the [[https://www.schneider-digital.com/en/products/passive-3d-stereo-monitors/|“3D PluraView”]].+This is a **passive mode** setup by [[https://www.schneider-digital.com/en/|Schneider Digital]] called the [[https://www.schneider-digital.com/en/products/passive-3d-stereo-monitors/|“3D PluraView”]].
  
-=== Warning === 
-Because Rhino provided a type of "Stereo mode" setting in Rhino 5. you can not access this by simply "just turning it on". This is not the case and there will be a lot a experimentation required if you want to use this.Support is availble on the [[https://discourse.mcneel.com/c/rhino/147|Rhino Support Forum]]. 
  
  
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